Vision Podcast Mississippi State University College of Arts & Sciences, Karyn Brown, John Burrow

In this episode, we host Dr. Lia Merivaki to discuss her project with the Democracy Renewal Project. Along the way we discuss the importance of trust in elections, the need for information to make knowledgeable decisions, and the need for democratic listening to get as many voters as possible involved in elections.

Theatre MSU will mark its 60th anniversary with the production of Pippin April 25-28 on the McComas Hall main stage. Jesse Wade, assistant clinical professor from the Department of Communication, joins us to discuss the significance of this musical and all the work that is being put in to make it one of Theatre MSU's biggest productions yet.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Christopher Snyder, a professor of history and the inaugural dean of Mississippi State’s Shackouls Honors College, to discuss Dr. Snyder being named the Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher of the Year. Along the way we discuss his research and the importance of liberal arts education.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Angelle Tanner, associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, to discuss the upcoming solar eclipse and MSU's plans to commemorate the event.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Shane Miller, an associate professor in the Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures, who is also serving in a new position as Assistant Dean Intern for Academic Affairs for the College of Arts & Sciences.

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Benjamin Tkach, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, to discuss the history and ongoing developments of the Israel-Hamas war.